7 TV Shows and Films to Get to Know Black Panther 3 Star David Jonsson

When Marvel announced at Comic‑Con 2026 that David Jonsson would don the mantle of T’Challa II, fans did a double‑take. The BAFTA Rising Star winner had already been busy hopping between gritty dramas and off‑beat rom‑coms, proving he could handle everything from high‑stakes finance to interstellar terror.

Black Panther 3 – The big reveal came from Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige, who said Jonsson impressed them while watching his performance in The Long Walk. He’ll play Toussaint, the son of the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa and Lupita Ngyong’o’s Nakia, with the film slated for a December 15, 2028 release.

Industry – Jonsson’s first major TV break arrived on the HBO/BBC collaboration Industry. He portrayed Augustus “Gus” Sackey, an openly gay graduate navigating the cut‑throat world of investment banking. Though he left after one season to chase film work, his nuanced performance earned a solid fan following.

Rye Lane – The 2023 romantic comedy that premiered at Sundance gave Jonsson his first feature‑film lead. Paired with Vivian Oparah, the duo wander South‑London’s Peckham and Brixton, swapping heartbreak stories over coffee and rain‑slicked streets. The film’s warm reception cemented his chemistry on screen.

Murder Is Easy – In the BBC’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s lesser‑known novel, Jonsson slipped into the role of Luke Obiako Fitzwilliam, a Nigerian attaché turned accidental sleuth. While critics were split, his poise under a whodunit’s pressure showed he could handle period pieces.

Alien: Romulus – Jumping to sci‑fi, Jonsson joined the seventh Alien instalment as Andy, a re‑programmed android who bonds with Cailee Spaeny’s Rain. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the movie blends classic Xenomorph dread with a fresh, almost sympathetic machine perspective. A sequel is already in the works, promising another return for Andy.

The Road Trip – This Paramount+ limited series, based on Beth O’Leary’s novel, sees Jonsson as the carefree best friend of Dylan (Laurie Davidson). The road‑trip‑to‑Spain premise lets him flex a surprisingly solid singing voice, adding a light‑hearted cameo amid the drama.

The Long Walk – In Francis Lawrence’s adaptation of Stephen King’s 1979 novel, Jonsson co‑leads opposite Cooper Hoffman. Set in a dystopian 1970s arena where contestants must march at a relentless pace, the film earned the Robert Altman Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards—a nod to the ensemble’s power.

Wasteman – Perhaps his most intense turn, Jonsson plays Taylor, a soon‑to‑be‑released inmate whose tentative freedom is jeopardized by a volatile new cellmate, Dee (Tom Blyth). The prison drama snagged him a British Independent Film Award nomination and premiered at TIFF in 2025.

All told, Jonsson’s eclectic résumé—spanning finance dramas, rom‑coms, classic murder mysteries, sci‑fi horror, and heartfelt British indie pieces—has primed him for the weighty responsibility of leading the next Black Panther saga. Whether you’re a Marvel devotee or a lover of nuanced character work, his past projects are worth a binge.